Chebsey Parish Council meeting 6th December 2021

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Cllr J Pert wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Cllr J Pert suggested that in light of recent events the Cllr’s should consider the layout of the room for public meetings. It was agreed the Cllr’s would look into changing the room around for the next meeting.

Cllr S. Edge, Cllr B. Jones and Cllr P. Jones (SBC).

No Declarations of Interest.

Minute 1212 Letter issued to safer Roads, no reply as yet.

Cllr S Edge spoke to M. Edwards regarding the overgrown access, he agreed to get it tidied up.

Minute 1213 Letter of thanks to M. Watson and advised him of the decision to donate the old defibrillator to Eccleshall first responders. M Watson replied thanking The Cllr’s.

Minute 1214 C/F Clerk still has to write re support for school transport for O/16’s.

Minute 1216 C/F Clerk is liaising with old clerk re billing for the Brickle.

The Clerk spoke to BHIB insurance regarding hiring a skip. The insurance company said that because the land where the skip would be located is not owned by the Parish Council, the Parish Council would not be covered by BHIB if an accident occurred. They said the owner of the land and the skip owner should have their own insurance. They did suggest that a risk assessment would be needed.

Civic Amenities reply received stating there are no intentions of the visits being reinstated in the near future. The situation will be looked at again later in the year.

Veolia have said they could not supply a refuse wagon, they could possibly consider a skip, but Chebsey Parish Council would have to seek advice from SCC.

Minute 1217 Cllr Pert replied re “20 is plenty” asking if CPC would be proposing to fund any speed limit changes.

The extraordinary meeting held on 24^th November 2021.

Minute 1223 Letter issued to Case Officer.

Minute 1225 Public Participation Policy added to CPC website on the Documents page.

Resolved The minutes of the Parish Council meetings held on 1^st November 2021 and 24^th November 2021 were accepted as true records of the meetings and were signed by the Chair.

Planning Application 21/35298/HOU at The Old School House Park Lane received 30/11/2021. (Previous application 21/34838/LBC) proposed development Demolition of existing walls and roof carcassing to existing outbuilding and erection of timber framed garden room. No objections from the Cllr’s .Action: Clerk to advise the Case Officer.

To approve expenditure for December 2021. 

Nat West Current Account (25^th November 2021)                          £7293.09

Invoice from The Play Inspection Company                                       £90.00

Invoice from D M Payroll 2^nd half of the year 21/22                            £40.00

Invoice from Chebsey PCC room Hire 1/7 to 31/12/21                       £75.00

Invoice from Chebsey PCC room Hire 1/1 to 30/6/21                         £69.00

Clerk’s salary for December 21.                                    £255.44

Un cashed cheque for D M Payroll for 1^st half of the year 21/22         £40.00

(Note defibrillator cabinet and invoice not yet received.)

Account Balance         £6723.65

Resolved all payments approved by the Cllr’s.

To agree the precept for 2022/23.

The precept was discussed and it was agreed to request the proposed precept from Cannock Chase District Council. The precept will remain the same as 2021/22 £6444.21. Proposed by Cllr J Lawton Agreed by all present. .Action: Clerk to notify J. Bellingham at Cannock Chase District Council.

Missing Manhole covers on Worston Lane to Shallowford reported to Highways. Report number 4263189.

It was noted that two serious accidents within two weeks had happened at Norton Bridge. The Clerk will write again to Highways. Action: Clerk

The state of the footpaths in the Parish has been noted by The Friends of Norton Bridge who will be writing to The Footpath Officer along with the Parish Council. Action: Clerk

The slats on the bench at Parsons Bank are showing signs of wear. Cllr J Green will take a look at the bench. Action: Cllr J Green.

Update from Cllr B Jones.

Government has confirmed that the most of the eastern leg of HS2 will be shelved. However the HS2a section to Crewe will still go ahead and pass close to Stone and our parish.
Ground testing drilling continues in the area including the fields close to the M6 over-bridge near Cold Norton.
The SRCG continues to lobby the HS2 Minister and provide detailed alternatives to the proposed IMRB near Yarnfield and Cold Norton.

Funding Ideas

Chebsey Parish Council will look at the eligibility quiz to see if eligible to apply for funding. Ideas are for Flashing speed signs at Shallowford and by Kathryn House Hospice and a notice board by the Railway. Friends of Norton Bridge are arranging for a “Flyer” to see if the community want anything in particular.

All issues are low to medium risk. It was agreed to have a “spring clean” when the weather improves, and consider using a moss cleaner. Arrange for tenders for grass cutting etc, to put on Februarys agenda.

Order acknowledgement 72080 for inspection to be carried out October 2022. Approved by all present. Action Clerk to let The Play Inspection Company know.

Look at end of May beginning of June. It was agreed to send out a” Flyer” asking what celebrations people would like to participate in. Action: Cllr M Ainsworth Hickman to arrange Flyers.

Email from Mr M Watson requesting a donation for Ecclshall Community First responders. The request was discussed and a donation of £500 was agreed by all present.

Email from Denstone Matters asking for a donation to help with their fight against their Local Council. Although the Cllr’s sympathise with their plight it was agreed a donation would not be made.

Email from G Christelow re HS2 Farmers Feelings Survey. The email was discussed. Cllr R Hopley said he would pass the survey on to Farmers who may be interested in completing the survey. Action: Clerk to reply to all correspondence.

Feedback from Friends of Norton Bridge meeting held on 6^th December 2021.

Expenses request from Cllr D Davis – fuel for the mower.

The next meeting will be held on Monday 10^th January 2022 at 7pm. St Luke’s Church Hall, Norton Bridge.

There being no further business the Chair thanked everyone for attending and wished everyone a Peaceful, Happy Christmas and closed the meeting at 20.15.